Minerals Council South Africa
The 2020 Junior Indaba
Event Details
Resources 4 Africa is pleased to announce the 6th edition of the annual Junior Indaba, taking place on 3rd & 4th November. Due to the ongoing uncertainties over the current pandemic, we are planning for this year’s event to be an online discussion, while we continue to watch how things unfold.
The Junior Indaba, known for its straight-talking and frank discussions, will take a critical view of both the state of play in South Africa and the exploration and junior mining ‘hot spots’ in the rest of Africa. The impact of Covid-19 on the junior mining sector will be a key focus, and local and international experts will give their views on how the pandemic has impacted the industry as well as the latest political, economic and regulatory developments and what the future holds for junior mining and exploration projects.
Panel discussions will focus on themes such as: which commodities are “hot” this year; the demand and future role of coal in the African energy markets; the impact of 4IR and the transition to a low-carbon economy on junior miners; and how local and international investors view the risks and challenges of junior mining.
Crucial questions will be debated, including:
What is happening across Africa? Where is exploration taking place and investment flowing?
Do we have clarity, consistency and stability in South African mining policy and legislation to attract investment?
What is the potential of junior mining in terms of economic activity, GDP contribution and job creation?
What are the most appropriate funding vehicles for juniors? What new financing options are available?
What does the transition to a low-carbon economy mean for junior mining?
What does the ‘just transition’ away from coal mean for African junior coal miners?
Popular features of the programme will include: Project Showcase sessions (featuring junior miners from across Africa); Myth Busters, Lessons from the Legends and Peter Major’s Facts and Fiction!
Chaired by Bernard Swanepoel, early confirmed speakers include:
Luis Almeida, Chief Executive Officer, Sodim Group
Vuslat Bayoglu, Managing Director, Menar
Alex Bevacqua, Global Head of Metals & Mining Consulting, Wood Mackenzie
Sean Browne, Executive Director, Acrux Resources
Robert Cowley, Group Chief Executive Officer, Namakwa Diamonds
Morne du Plessis, Chief Executive Officer, Minergy
Dr Abdulrazaq Garba, Director General, Nigerian Geological Survey Agency
Tim George, Chief Executive Officer, Pensana Metals
Mark Gilbert, Chief Executive Officer, Nupen Staude de Vries Inc.
Alistair Hodgkinson, Executive Vice President: Europe, Middle East and Africa, DRA Global
George Jenkins, Chief Executive Officer, Theta Gold Mines
Boris Kamstra, Executive Director, Pangea
Dr Roger Key, Head of Exploration, Kalahari Key Mineral Exploration Company
Mosa Mabuza, Chief Executive Officer, Council for Geoscience
Peter Major, Director: Mining, Mergence Corporate Solutions
Paul Miller, Director, AmaranthCX
Fortune Mojapelo, Chief Executive Officer, Bushveld Minerals
Mashale Phumaphi, Managing Director, Shumba Energy
Simone Naicker, Chemical Engineer, Process Development, Exxaro
Lili Nupen, Director, Nupen Staude de Vries
Helen Pein, Director, Panex Resources
Charles Siwawa, Chief Executive Officer, Botswana Chamber of Mines
Errol Smart, Managing Director & CEO, Orion Minerals
Nick von Schirnding, Chairman & CEO, Arc Minerals
Dr John Ward, Mineral Resources Manager, Namakwa Diamonds
William (Bill) Witham, Chief Executive Officer, Australia-Africa Minerals and Energy Group
Mametja Moshe, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Moshe Capital
Deshnee Naidoo, Mining Executive
We look forward to welcoming you back in 2020 and to expanding our footprint globally and welcoming new participants from around the world interested in junior mining and exploration in Africa.
Participate in the conversation and view live stream sessions from anywhere in the world:
Meet and interact with speakers, sponsors and fellow participants from around the world
Join in live polls and Q&A and receive results and answers in real time
Receive recordings of all discussions to watch at your leisure in any time zone
Our excellent virtual conference platform will also offer significant branding opportunities for our speakers, partners and sponsors. For more information, please email Stuart Alderson-Smith, sponsorship@resources4africa.com
Minerals Council South Africa
The Minerals Council South Africa (Minerals Council) is a mining industry employers’ organisation that supports and promotes the South African mining industry. The Minerals Council serves its members and promotes their interests by providing strategic support and advisory input.
When
Tuesday, November 03 and 04, 2020
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